21-year-old woman hit and killed by semi-truck on Highway 99 in west central Fresno, CHP says

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A woman has died after being hit by a semi-truck on Highway 99 in central Fresno.

The California Highway Patrol says it happened northbound on the 99 near the Olive Avenue off-ramp on Wednesday.

Officers say the woman was in the middle lane of the highway when the semi-driver didn't see her in time and ended up running into her.

The driver pulled over immediately.

The victim was later identified as 21-year-old Angelica Beltran of Fresno.

Officers do not know why she was in the road.

She died at the scene.

Road closures were in place but have since been lifted.